A 46-year old man stabbed to death on Stourbridge Common has been named.

Peter Mark Anderson was stabbed multiple times on Wednesday (July 25) and died later that night at Addenbrooke's Hospital from his injuries.

Mr Anderson was known as Blue to his partner and friends.

In a statement released by police his partner, who did not wish to be named, said: “Peter, aka Blue, was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

“I and Peter's other loved ones would now like time to grieve in private.”

Peter Anderson , aka Blue, died after being stabbed on Stourbridge Common

Police are appealing for witnesses to the attack or who might have seen something while they were on the common.

Detectives know there were people on, or crossing, the common at the time of the attack around 4.15pm on Wednesday (July 25) who have not yet come forward.

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A post-mortem examination carried out yesterday (July 27) at Peterborough City Hospital found Mr Anderson died of stab wounds.

A 17-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released with no further action taken.

A police cordon remains in place at the scene today.

Officers in forensics suits have been seen on the common

DCI Mike Branston, who is leading a team of detectives dedicated to the murder, said: “I am appealing directly to those people who were at the scene on Wednesday afternoon (July 25) to get in touch because the information they provide could be the key to this investigation.

“A man has been brutally murdered and we are committed to bringing whoever attacked him to justice."

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He added: “There were some young people on the common that afternoon and cyclists passing by and I would ask anyone who was in that area, between 3.30pm and 5pm on Wednesday, to come forward and help us get justice for Peter and his loved ones.

“We are treating this attack as an isolated incident, however, there will be a police presence in the area over the weekend.”